Hopes for The Smiths union fade as Rourke lands job

Former The Smiths rocker Andy Rourke has dashed fans' hopes the band is planning a comeback - he has landed a new job as a music mogul.

Fri, 16 Jan, 2009 - 08:48

Former The Smiths rocker Andy Rourke has dashed fans' hopes the band is planning a comeback - he has landed a new job as a music mogul.

The bassist has been named director of A&R (artists and repertoire) for US music marketing firm The Musicbox, where he will be responsible for spotting and nurturing new talent.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Place: US Person: Rourke Person: Andy Rourke Person: Morrissey Person: Johnny Marr Organisation: The Smiths Organisation: The Musicbox

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